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What is the prognosis for smallpox?
There are two forms of smallpox; Variola Major and Variola Minor. The first was fatal in up to 30% of infected people, the second in about 1% of infected people.
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What is a prognosis?
A prognosis is the projected course a disease will take. This can only be done after a diagnosis is made of a particular condition. For a person diagnosed with cancer, the …prognosis may be grim, predicting death in only a few short months or weeks. However, it can also be harmless: the prognosis for a person with a sunburn is that they will recover in a week or two. A prognosis is not necessarily fatal it is simply what is most likely to happen in the future based on what is known at the time. With out a full knowledge of a particular condition it is not possible to make an accurate prognosis. If a person has a cold it is most likely a full recovery will be made but if other factors are not known then a proper prognosis cannot be made. Another instance. If bronchitis were a simple disease instead of a symptom then a simple answer would be possible. It is similar to asking, "How long will a car last?" Bronchitis will last until the underlying cause is taken care of. (MORE)
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What is the prognosis for LQTs?
LQTS is a life-long condition. Individuals who are not diagnosed and treated are at an increased risk of syncope and sudden death.
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What is the prognosis for OMD?
A person can learn to control this disorder with proper treatment and maintain normal speech and breathing patterns.
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What is the prognosis for osteoporosis?
There is no cure for osteoporosis, but it can be controlled. Most people who have osteoporosis fare well once they receive treatment. The medicines available now build bone, p…rotect against bone loss, and halt the progress of this disease (MORE)
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What is the prognosis for overhydration?
Mild water intoxication is usually corrected by drinking less than a quart of water a day for several days. Untreated water intoxication can be fatal, but this outcome is quit…e rare. (MORE)
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What is the prognosis for paruresis?
Most do not seek help, but those that do have a good success rate at overcoming their fear or anxiety over time, sometimes a year or longer.
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What is the prognosis for PEM?
Most people can lose up to 10% of their body weight without side effects, but losing more than 40% is almost always fatal.
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What is the prognosis for pica?
When seen in children, pica behavior tends to lessen with age. However, individuals with a history of pica are more likely to experience it again. Counseling and nutritional e…ducation can reduce the risk of recurrence. (MORE)
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What is the prognosis for PKD?
The prognosis of PKD is extremely variable. Early intervention and treatment of symptoms frequently improves the individual's health.